COLUMBUS STOCKADE BLUES
Bill Monroe


Way down in Columbus, Georgia 
Want to be back in Tennessee 
Way down in Columbus Stockade 
Friends all turned their backs on me 

Go and leave me if you wish to 
Never let it cross your mind 
If in your heart you love another 
Leave me little darling, I don't mind 

Last night as I lay sleeping 
I dreamt I held you in my arms 
When I awoke I was mistaken 
I was peeping through the bars 

Many a night with you I've rambled 
Many an hour with you I've spent 
Thought I had your heart forever 
Now I find it's only lent